Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Announces Postal Ballot and Electronic Voting for Upcoming AGM

Karachi, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited has announced the provision of electronic voting and voting by post for the special business scheduled in the 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting is set to take place on April 22, 2024, in Karachi and will also be accessible virtually via video-link.

In compliance with the Companies (Postal Ballot) Regulations, 2018, as amended by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on December 05, 2022, the company has enabled these voting options to ensure broader participation and compliance. Shareholders of Abbott Laboratories are now able to cast their votes for special resolutions either electronically or through postal ballots.

The ballot papers have been made available in both the English and Urdu language newspapers, DAWN and Express respectively, and can also be accessed on the company's official website. This initiative aims to accommodate all shareholders, providing them with the necessary tools to exercise their voting rights effectively.

The designated contact for submitting the postal ballots is the Chairman of the company, located at the corporate office on the 8th Floor of Faysal House, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. Detailed instructions regarding the voting process and ballot submission have been clearly outlined to ensure shareholders' votes are counted accurately and securely.